Varenna :
In Varenna is the shortest river of Italy - the 'Fiumelatte'. It is only 250 meters long and is frothy and milky white. He comes down the rocks and cracks in the lake, from March to October, every year. And then it stops. Just like that. Leonardo da Vinci tried to find out where the water came from. But neither he nor anyone else has been able to find out why the river stops to flow.
Lake Como:
The Lake of Como is among the Alps-seas.With a length of 55 km and a low of 410 m is the lake belongs to the deepest in Europe. A luxuriant vegetation prevails on the basis of the mild climate here.The lake splits in the middle of a reverse Y, at whose both ends the biggest cities Lecco and Como lie. This area is not only known for its fabulous landscape around the Lake Como, but also for its industries, especially for the silk industry, which covers large parts of the global production.
Surrounding -Trips:
Take the time to visit the beautiful historic buildings and botanical gardens around Lake Como - such as Villa Carlotta, extremely photogenic, featuring romantic statuary and lush gardens; Villa Ballbianello, a film location recently seen in Casino Royale, the latest James Bond movie. Italian National Trust property since 1988, the villa hosts a great collection of art, antique furniture & carpets. The gardens are also delightful and are open to visitors. The Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi - both have beautiful gardens that are open to the public between April - October. In Bellagio you can be taken on guided tours around Villa Serbelloni, a property owned by the Rockefella Foundation since 1959. The lakes of Como & Lugano offer the most scenic spots in all of Italy. Ferries carry passengers across there shimmering waters from town to town one of the main attractions of visiting the Lake.